# Badass Eco Bikes The Solar Energy Josh Hadar E-Trike Maxes Out at 45 Mph By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josh-hadar-e-trike References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/josh-hadars-solar-electric-three-wheeler-maxes-out-at-45-mph/) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/10/josh-hadar-solar-trike/) Josh Hadar fans will be nothing short of excited for the designer's latest bike innovation -- the Josh Hadar E-Trike. Being the perfect mode of transportation for the green working individual, this bike uses traditional [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike) to motor itself along. Measuring 8.4 feet in length, the Josh Hadar E-Trike can max out at a speed of 45 mph. With 750-watt solar panels combined with 20-inch front wheels, 26-inch rear wheels and a killer design, this badass E-Trike will definitely be a must-have vehicle for [bike enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radrunner-max). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered E-trikes:** Adding solar-powered engines to E-trikes can produce faster and efficient transportation options. - **Eco-friendly Transport Innovation:** Developing eco-friendly transportation innovations, such as solar-powered E-trikes, can help businesses become sustainable and environment-friendly. - **High-speed Electric Bikes:** Incorporating renewable energy technology, such as solar panels, into high-speed electric bikes can yield more efficient and faster transportation solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** Electric bike manufacturers can incorporate solar panel technology to create more eco-friendly and faster options for consumers to ride. - **Green Energy:** Green energy industries can collaborate with electric bike manufacturers to develop new technologies that utilize renewable energy sources for transportation. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** The introduction of solar-powered E-trikes to the sustainable transportation market can contribute to making cleaner and more efficient urban mobility options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Powerful Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-e-cheetah.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [High-Power Zero-Emissions eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartravel-st201f-electric-bike.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [High-Performance Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-one-trike-tour.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Daily Driver E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotri-m.md) - [Easy-to-Ride Electric Cruiser Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-flex-etrike.md)